GRE Word List
ENGULF
to flow over and enclose : overwhelm
The meaning of the word engulf is to flow over and enclose : overwhelm.
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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| filch | to steal secretly or casually |
| impassioned | filled with passion or zeal : showing great warmth or intensity of feeling |
| blush | outward appearance : view |
| wag | to be in motion : stir |
| mirage | an optical (see optical |
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| insubordination | disobedient to authority |
| mortify | to subject to severe and vexing embarrassment : shame |
| vain | having or showing undue or excessive pride in one's appearance or achievements : conceited |
| toady | one who flatters in the hope of gaining favors : sycophant |